Sonographer (PRN)

Western Missouri Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center seeks an Ultrasonography Technologist to perform diagnostic and vascular ultrasound procedures. You will operate ultrasound equipment, prepare patients, ensure image quality, and document exams in RIS/PACS.

The role requires collaboration with Radiologists and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has ARDMS certification or registry eligibility, BLS, and completed an accredited Ultrasound Technology program; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program with ARDMS certification or registry eligible.
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.
• Schedule patients and explain procedures to ensure cooperation and test quality.
• Position patients and operate transducers to obtain optimal images.
• Conduct scanning and adjust equipment to focus on target areas.
• Assist physicians with biopsies and related procedures, maintaining sterile technique.
• Enter exams into RIS and PACS and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to department policies, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories and attend required meetings.
• Maintain regular attendance and be available for on-call duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program

ARDMS certified or registry eligible

Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.
• Schedule patients.
• Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Position patient, select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc.
• Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus.
• Assist Physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, etc. Scan patient, mark patients’ body, determine angle for puncture, and assist as necessary maintaining sterile technique.
• Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Attend in services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.
• Technologists will take call.
• Can send images to both cloud systems.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.
• ARDMS certified or registry eligible.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.